Finding the Third Proportional to 286,252.75 and 388,758.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,252.75 and 388,758.75 is: 527,971.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,252.75 : 388,758.75 = 388,758.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,252.75/388,758.75 = 388,758.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,252.75x = 388,758.75 × 388,758.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,252.75x = 151,133,365,701.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,133,365,701.56/286,252.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,971.75
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